On April 2, 1940, Officer Patrick C. Gannon died in the line of duty after exposure to and the inhalation of deadly, toxic fumes which poisoned him while working strike duty. A 21-year veteran of the department, Officer Gannon was 46 years old at the time of his death. Making his passing ever more tragic […]
The Boston Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Agent Eliezer Ramos-Velez of the Puerto Rico Police Department in Puerto Rico who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, March 29, 2024.
The Boston Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois who was killed in the line of duty on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
The Boston Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Jonathan Diller of the New York Police Department (NYPD) in New York who was killed in the line of duty on Monday, March 25, 2024.
BPD Remembers: On March 24, 1926, Officer Frank J. Comeau observed three teenagers who had broken down in a stolen vehicle in front of the police station on Dickens Street in Dorchester. While attempting to arrest the suspects, a scuffle occurred in which Officer Comeau suffered a fatal gunshot wound. The suspects then fled the
BPD Remembers: The Boston Police Department remembers the service and sacrifice of Officer James B. Roche who died on this day 88 Years Ago. On March 21, 1936, Officer James B. Roche suffered a fatal heart attack while at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Officer Roche was a 13-year veteran of the department.
BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer George J. Hanley who died 90 years ago today on March 20, 1934. Officer Hanley passed away due to complications from injuries he sustained several years prior when he was struck by a police vehicle while on
The Boston Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Justin Hare of the New Mexico State Police Department in New Mexico who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, March 15, 2024.
BPD Remembers: On Monday, March 17, 1969, Officer Francis B. Johnson was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a disturbance at a tavern in the area of Kneeland Street and Tremont Street in Downtown Boston. The suspect was later apprehended and sentenced to life in prison. Officer Johnson was 51
BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer Edward G. Lynch who was killed in the line of duty 60 years ago today. On March 1, 1964, officer Edward C. Lynch was in pursuit of a stolen motor vehicle. He was involved in a motor